Protein Overnight Oats (Print)
Creamy overnight oats blended with protein powder, Greek yogurt and chia for a satisfying, grab-and-go breakfast.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
→ Protein Addition
05 - 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder (approximately 2 tablespoons)
→ Sweetener & Flavor
06 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Toppings
08 - 1/2 cup fresh berries
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts
10 - 1 tablespoon nut butter
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large bowl or jar, add the rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and protein powder.
02 - Add maple syrup or honey and vanilla extract to the mixture. Stir thoroughly until all components are smooth and fully integrated.
03 - Cover the bowl or jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, allowing the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid.
04 - After chilling, stir the oats well. Add additional milk if a lighter texture is desired.
05 - Top with fresh berries, chopped nuts, and nut butter if preferred. Serve cold.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This oat bowl keeps you full deep into the morning, without feeling heavy—a real secret weapon for busy days.
- Mixing everything the night before makes mornings a breeze, and you can change up the toppings to suit any mood.
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- Leaving out the chia seeds once resulted in soupy oats—never skip them if you like that pudding texture.
- Mix the protein powder in carefully, or it’ll clump and refuse to blend no matter how hard you stir later.
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- Adding a pinch of salt to the base amps up all the flavors without being overtly salty.
- If using chocolate protein powder, toss in a few banana slices for an instant dessert-for-breakfast vibe.